Phoebe and James take to the hills on their Wedding Day – credit Adam Lowndes
Blustery mountain skies are no stranger to this beautiful couple, Phoebe and James. This Peak District duo are heading for Everest Base Camp for their honeymoon, perhaps detouring via Africa and Argentina before the big one!
Upper House beneath Kinder Low End – credit Adam Lowndes
Mountains are part of their story, and this was a subtle and personal theme that ran through their wedding day.
“We actually found your place when hiking up Kinder and we could just see the roof peeking through the trees. It later popped up on my Facebook page and the moment I saw that you could get married there I was sold!
In New Zealand one of my favourite places was the Fox Glacier where we spent the day ice climbing and caving. Knowing that you can ice climb on Kinder Downfall made it feel even more special.”
Whilst climbing in New Zealand, they also experienced a Hobbit feast.
“Lord of the rings isn’t so much of a big thing for us but it is one our fave lazy Sunday films. We visited Hobbiton in New Zealand and had a banquet in the Green Dragon Pub with the fires lit and jolly music playing. The setting made us feel so happy and warm inside that I knew I wanted that style of meal at our wedding. I really wanted to share this experience with my friends and family back home.”
Parsnips and carrots amid the décor lent both a medieval and fantastical edge – credit Adam Lowndes
For their wedding, they devised tables laden with fruit and vegetables, platters and bowls, stunningly arranged by Samuel James Events, who totally got on board with their idea, serving sides of lamb, hunks of beef, whole chickens and an array of inspirational sides, all presented for guests to rip into and share around! A seasonal and taste sensation!
And all this from a bride who is herself a vegetarian! What a girl, she blew us away with her thoughtfulness for other people, a real staff favorite. We had to include this phone shot of her tearing up chickens on the top table!
Long drinks all round! – credit Adam Lowndes
Gin was also a part of their story! Individually twisted pre-dinner gins welcomed each guest to the table for the speeches.
Gin featured also as a stunning cake! Cakes made by Beeley Bakes took centre stage with a take on the regional favorite Bakewell tart cake accompanied by a gin and tonic confection and a delightful Baileys and chocolate!
The Jacobean window in The Great Hall displays the trio of cake – credit Adam Lowndes
The dance floor jumped to songs chosen by the couple and played by the wonderful DJ Ail B
Strutting all kinds of stuff beneath the amazing floral décor by Kirsty McCallion- credit Adam Lowndes
A riotous end to an amazing day of fun, love and laughter that will never forgotten, we were honored to host this amazing couple on this little mountain in their beloved Peak District.
Congratulations Mr and Mrs Mottershaw from all at Upper House – credit Adam Lowndes